Origin
Tioga, ND
Late night in Tioga on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tioga, ND to Stanley, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tioga, ND
Connor Scott McManus
Stanley, ND
新宇 王
Trip Overview
Tioga, ND to Stanley, ND is 32.1 miles and takes about 39 minutes via 64th Street Northwest and State Highway 40, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward drive between two North Dakota communities. Expect a local feel with a turn-heavy profile, so keep your navigation handy. With a drive time under an hour, this route is ideal for a quick hop, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 64th Street Northwest | 26.4 mi | 30m |
| State Highway 40 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Oil Capital Way North | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 8 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
64th Street Northwest
— 26.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tioga, ND and Stanley, ND.
1
Start on Main Street North
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street North
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street Northeast
3
Turn right onto Oil Capital Way North
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Oil Capital Way North
4
Continue on ND 40
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 40
5
Turn left onto US 2
26 mi
·
30 min
·
64th Street Northwest
6
Turn left onto ND 8
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
State Highway 8
7
Continue on ND 8
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
6th Avenue Southeast
8
Turn right onto ND 8
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southeast
10
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street Northeast
Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Oil Capital Way North
Turn right onto Oil Capital Way North
Navigation decision point
3
30.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
ND 8 / State Highway 8
Turn left onto ND 8 / State Highway 8
Navigation decision point
4
31.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
ND 8 / Main Street
Turn right onto ND 8 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
2nd Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stanley, ND
Late night in Stanley on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a turn-heavy local drive with only 12% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 26.4 miles on 64th Street Northwest, which will likely feel like the most consistent part of the drive before transitioning to other local roads. The roads themselves are generally well-maintained, but the frequent turns mean you'll be actively navigating rather than settling into a long, straight cruise. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the road ahead.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on 64th Street Northwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tioga, ND to Stanley, ND is easy. At 39m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Oil Capital Way North): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (ND 8 / State Highway 8): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on 64th Street Northwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ND can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Oil Capital Way North): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (ND 8 / State Highway 8): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stanley, ND before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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